Geography Now
Geography Now! Kuwait
Kuwait is the third largest oil producer in the world, but it is a global leader in water processing. The surprising characteristic is a result of the nation's desalination efforts, which started in the 1950s. A video resource showcases...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Powell on 'The Powell Doctrine'
General Colin Powell discusses how "The Powell Doctrine" developed from two important principles of war: clear objective and use of necessary and appropriate force to execute that objective. [8:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Powell and the First Gulf War
General Colin Powell discusses how the United States balanced the use of sanctions, diplomacy and military force during the First Gulf War. [10:37]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bordering on Instability
NPR reports on the neighboring countries to Iraq in the Middle East: Jordan, Syria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. How are these countries coping with the violence so close at hand? The report contains audio and a series of pictures taken in...